Maison RIJCKAERT - En Cuette, 71960 DAVAYE (FRANCE) Tel : +33 (0)385 35 15 09 * Fax : +33 (0)385 35 86 12 * Mobile : +33 (0)621 01 27 41 [email protected] * [email protected] COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS Correaux 2015

Terroirs de BOURGOGNE The vineyard of Mâconnais The COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS appellation is reserved for red and white produced within a defined geographical area. The rosé wines produced here are called COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS ROSÉ or COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS CLAIRET.Reds and rosés are produced from , Noir à jus blanc, and the César . The whites are produced from the , Aligoté, Melon de Bourgogne, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris . The diversity of soils and subsoils and grape varieties gives this appellation a wide range of wines that are fruity and tempting. They also provide an opportunity for the curious to discover lesser-known grape varieties.

APPELLATION COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS red Cuvée "Correaux", the name of the area in Leynes, where Jean Rijckaert lives, at the very South of Burgundy….near the . There, the soil is less calcareous and more acid (granit and sand), a perfect terroir for an authentic expression of the Gamay! Soil The soils consist primarily of alluvial deposits of the tertiary and quaternary eras, under the form of siliceous clay. Such a poor soil gives the a good concentration, but the relative freshness of the clay allow to keep a good balance and elegance. Exposure Several exposures, but the main orientation is East, for a great morning sun. The altitude of the vineyards selected is between 250m and 280m. Average age of the vines 50 years old Grape variety 100 % Gamay noir à jus blanc (Gamay with blanc skin and white juice) Vineyard management Density per hectare : 5500 vines. Local pruning shape : gobelet (a short pruning shape, to favour the concentration intop the berries). Rational and sustainable control against fungal diseases (downy mildew and powdery mildew). No use of chemical weed killers. The soil is plowed in the rows and under the vines. Yield 45 Hectolitres/Ha Harvest The harvest is made to the optimum of maturity of the grapes (not too green of course, but neither overripe…we do not want to loose the freshness that this terroir gives). The harvest is manual and the sorting of the grapes is always very attentive. Vinification The harvest is partly destemed (30%) . The traditional maceration duration is about 3 weeks, using few pumping-over to facilitate the extraction. The malolactic fermentation (completely done) and the ageing is leadedd into small tanks. No oak for this wine, to highlight the fruity aromas of this wine. Tasting notes This Coteaux Bouruignons offers an elegant and aerial red wine, fruity (red berries) and spicy (peony, white pepper). The tanins are soft and elegant, and the aftertaste very and refreshing. A good ratio quality/pleasure for this wine, to share with friends with a selection of cheese of delicatessen! ABOUT THE VINTAGE 2015 : The vintage 2015 is a year of maturity! We had a really warm and dry summer so the concentration and the balance is peerfect for this Gamay which expresses the great sandy terroirs of the very South of Mâconnais. Maison RIJCKAERT - En Cuette, 71960 DAVAYE (FRANCE) Tel : +33 (0)385 35 15 09 * Fax : +33 (0)385 35 86 12 * Mobile : +33 (0)621 01 27 41 [email protected] * [email protected]